Biomaterials are used to make devices to replace a part or a function of the body in safe, reliably economically, and physiologically acceptable manner. A variety of devices and materials are used in the treatment of disease or injury.... more
Biomaterials are used to make devices to replace a part or a function of the body in safe, reliably economically, and physiologically acceptable manner. A variety of devices and materials are used in the treatment of disease or injury. Commonplace examples include suture needles, plates, teeth fillings, etc.
Biomaterials are any substance or drugs, of synthetic or natural origin, which can be used for any period alone or as part of a system and that increases or replaces any tissue, organ or function of the body. Biomaterials cover all classes of materials – metals, ceramics, polymers. During the last two decades, significant advances have been made in the development of biocompatible and biodegradable materials for medical applications.
A two-dimensional, seven link, nine degrees of freedom biped model was developed to investigate the dynamic characteristics of normal and transfemoral amputee locomotion during the entire gait cycle. The equations of motion were derived... more